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Trump says doesn't want 'wasted' meeting with Putin

Trump says doesn't want 'wasted' meeting with Putin

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had shelved plans for a summit in Budapest with Russia's Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war because he did not want a "wasted" meeting.

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New JPMorgan skyscraper underlines Manhattan office comeback

New JPMorgan skyscraper underlines Manhattan office comeback

JPMorgan Chase officially inaugurated its new Manhattan tower Tuesday, a 60-story skyscraper that also marks a kind of comeback of office working after the pandemic years.

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PSG hit seven, Barcelona, Arsenal run riot as Champions League rains goals

PSG hit seven, Barcelona, Arsenal run riot as Champions League rains goals

Paris Saint-Germain scored seven and both Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven hit six in big victories while Arsenal crushed Atletico Madrid 4-0 on a prolific night of Champions League action on Tuesday.

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Colombian court overturns ex-president Uribe's witness tampering conviction

Colombian court overturns ex-president Uribe's witness tampering conviction

A Colombian court on Tuesday overturned the witness tampering conviction of influential ex-president Alvaro Uribe, who had been sentenced to 12 years' house arrest in a decision condemned by the United States.

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WNBA players to receive 'big increase' in salaries: Silver

WNBA players to receive 'big increase' in salaries: Silver

National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday WNBA players will receive a "big" salary increase when their new collective bargaining agreement is finalised.

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Dembele challenges PSG to 'keep it up' after Leverkusen thumping

Dembele challenges PSG to 'keep it up' after Leverkusen thumping

Returning Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele called on his teammates not to let up after a goal rout over Bayer Leverkusen in Tuesday's 7-2 away Champions League win.

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Dembele scores on return as PSG hammer Leverkusen 7-2

Dembele scores on return as PSG hammer Leverkusen 7-2

Ousmane Dembele scored on his return from injury as defending champions Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, as both teams finished with 10 men.

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Newcastle too good for 'little Magpie' Mourinho's Benfica

Newcastle too good for 'little Magpie' Mourinho's Benfica

Harvey Barnes scored twice after coming off the bench to help Newcastle inflict more Champions League pain on Jose Mourinho's Benfica with a 3-0 win at St. James' Park.

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GM cuts EV production in Canada, cites Trump backpedal

GM cuts EV production in Canada, cites Trump backpedal

General Motors said Tuesday it was ending production of an electric vehicle at a plant in Canada, a further blow to the country's auto sector tied to President Donald Trump's opposition to EVs.

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Gyokeres ends goal drought in Arsenal thrashing of Atletico

Gyokeres ends goal drought in Arsenal thrashing of Atletico

Viktor Gyokeres scored twice in Arsenal's second half demolition of Atletico Madrid to extend their perfect start to the Champions League with 4-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

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